This system bore heavily on people earning only just over the threshold -and their employers.

As he started again toward the Close, the weight of his responsibilities bore heavily on him.

Now he bore heavily upon the black withers, pulling the horse toward him.

At first her slight body bore heavily upon the girl's support.

He knocked the car out of gear, bore heavily on the brakes.

These policies bore heavily on Venezuela's working class and lower class majority.

Snatching at the handle, he turned it and bore heavily on the door.

As he came forward, for all his step was firm and elastic, they could see that fatigue bore heavily upon him.

The bride accepted, but other factors bore heavily on the timing of their wedding.

Watkins came in at the younger end, with assorted older brothers and sisters who bore heavily on his growing up.